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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08
THE WINGED PEST.
Locusts Rayage Minnesota-Ten Thousand
Acres OF Wheat DESTROYED,

HN"cot DNSSAOyCos
CHICAGO, July "A Perham, MINI.
special says: The country is alive with
locusts, trees, walls and buildings are
covered with the creatures, they are
crushed under foot on the sidewalks, and
in the streets. High in the air every clear
day aud when the wind is strong, millions
of them can be seen going as the wind car
ries them. Crops at Perham are dead
loss.
Ten thousand acres can already be
counted as destroyed. Vegetation in places
is devoured to the root. Elsewhere the
leaf is stripped of and the kernel barred,
leaving the bare stalk and husk whitening
in the sun. Everything is eaten except
wild grass and foliage. In some places cur
rant bushes and young trees are stripped OF
bark and foliage. Numerous as these in
sects are, this is evidently only the begin
ming of their ravages. Their increase is
something beyond computation. 1t is said
that after Matching in the spring they keep
together in storms and at that time may be
caught on tarred sheets and cremated.
Some very gloomy reports are coming
from Southern Minnesota about damage to
crops Of all kinds by drought and chinch
bugs. The wheat crop is badly injured in
spots, and while the general crop of the
State will be fully up to the average, in
diyidual loss in Mower, Filmose, Rice and
Benville counties will be heavy. Chinch
bugs are destroying the corn in most places
and that crop will be shortened considera-
bly,. In the central and northern portions
OF the State, the crops are all right. Crops
i'll Dakota are doing well everywhere.
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FAIRCHILD's FIERY SPEECH.
1t Was Made In secret Session of the
q. 4, X.

1t Was Made In secret Session of the
q. a. X.
New YORK, July The members of
the Grand Army of the Republic united
in denouncing what is known as the bat
tle-flag order three weeks ago, and Gen.
Fairchild, their Commandeg-in-Chief, made
his startling speech. Now that the eX-
citement has subsided, there are some
facts in connection with it which will be
of interest, and yesterday Major Samuel
G.. Hayter, one of the committee which
made public the resolutions on the battle
flag question, gave out the following state
ment:
"At the reception accorded Commander
in. Chief Fairchild by Alexander Hamilton
Post, No. lS2; G.. A. K, he fact that the
President had issued the order for the re-
turn OF the flags was known to but very
few members Of the post. When Captain
Kendrick introduced his resolutions they
were like clap Of thunder So speeches
were made by comrade after comrade of
the post; then visiting comrades begged
the privilege of speaking on the question
and Of voting upon it. The feeling begun
with the reading of the resolutions. The
resolutions had almost reached a vote be-
fore Fairchild could get chance to speak.
He was worked up to white heat. Fair
child made the speech in a secret session
of the post. These thoughts were not
hurled at the people OF the South, for
whom he eptertains the kindest feelings" !"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08
MISSOURI ON A TEAR.
Fifty Acres Of Land Washed Away by the
River at Atchiscn.

~ AsCnAsS-<s
ATCHIsoS, Ks, July Since ysster-
day noon about fifty acres Of land in East
Atchison, Mo-, have been washed away BY
the river.
The school house, which q month ago
stood quarter Of mile from the river
bank, was moved east and the ground on
which it stood is now in the river. The
bank at that point is perpendicular and
thirty feet high.
The river has been rising steadily for 4S
hours, and the high winds of yesterday
drove the current against the bank with
great violence, washing out the bed OF
quicksand, which lies below . stratum Of
clay, and, thus undermined, section after
section of earth as large as block Of build
ings breaks loose and Is swallowed up by
the mighty current
All the residents of that portion of the
town have been forced to hastily remove
their houses or abandon them to the mercy
of the river. The river is steadily and
surely cutting its way through the narrow
neck Of land which affords approach to the
east end of the Atchison' bridge, and un-
less the Government authorities take
speedy action in the matter, the river will
cut through, leaving the bridge on dry
land
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08
POISONED ICE CREAM.
Twenty Families Poisoned in New York
Suspicion of Foul Play.

Twenty Families Poisonsd in New York
Suspicion of Foul Play.
NEW YokE, July There is strong
suspicion that the twenty families who
were poisoned on July 4th, by eating ice
cream furnished by Ernest lnterman, were
the victims of some of the rOntectioner' RS
business rivals or enemies.
Interman has been established in his
present store for many years. He uses only
pure fruit syrups for fiavoriug. The cream
is made in the basement, with an entrance
from the street, and the door is nearly al
ways open. Interman kept big dog in
the basement to keep intruders out, but
on Thursday the dog died with all the
symptoms Of arsenical poisoning 1t Is
now thought poison was given the animal
for the purpose of getting him out OF the
way, and that on July 4th they entered
the basement and dropped poison into one
OF the cans.
As most of the customers buy mixed
cream, the contents Of one can would thus
be mingled with cream from number OF
others The police and health officers are
both investigating the matter. All those
poisoned are out of danger.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08
BRLLAIRE.

Fred Shanafelt, a l5yesr.old son OF
Hon. J. B. Shanafelt, met with an aeci.
dent yesterday that may result in the los-
Of his leg. The lad was standing on some
planks that were laid to 4 car door for the
purpose OF unloading tobacco hogsheads
from Il, Il. Il &. car at Twenty-sixth
street. An engine was approaching which
ran over the ends Of the planks and threw
the boy long distance over the embank-
ment against the trestle work Of the Ohio
Valley road. He was carried 10 his home
where It was learned that no bones were
broken, but the flesh and muscles Of his
limb were badly lacerated. and it is
thought amputation will be necessary.
Thieves entered the barber shop Of Jesse
Patterson and carried away his razors,
clippers, breechloading gun, and other ar
ticles.
Mrs. James Turnbull LEFT yesterday for
White Sulphur Springs, where her hus-
band is engaged with Kramer's band.
Black Prince Lodge, X. Of r. had big
meeting last night, and took in quite q
number Of new members.
Mr. s. o. Cummibs and family left last
evening for Fort Pendleton, Md, where
they will rustieate for several weeks.
Msjor Camp addressed another large
audience on the Public Square last evening
and obtained quite q number OF signatures
10 the pledge. The Major can always draw
a big crowd to hear him in BeIlaire, and
he never fails 70 interest those who attend.
The festival given by the ladies Of the
Christian Church, On the wharf boat last
evening, was q big success, and the large
crowd present. unanimously endorse the
ladies first ofass managers Of an entertain
ing social.
The Second u. Z. Church will give q
festival in City Hall on the 18th and 18th
inst
There is trouble at the steel works in re-
gard to the discharge Of the shearman, and
q strike Of the night turn may result
Mrs. Allie Hoffman was prostrated by
the heat, and was fortunately found In
time TO resuseitate her.
James Fitton, young son Of Jas. Pitton,
the plumber, seriously injured bis hand by
shooting a hole through il with . revolver,
which he was handling carelessly.
Mrs. John G.. Moore, OF Newark, o., is
NltltiDg al tf1f nOinc Oi slr. luo1- DuIkcY
and she was the recipient Of \ grand ser
enade by the Bellzire city band. Rsfresh-
ments Of all kinds were served
Mr.. Fred Rodewig was in Wheeling yes-
terday trying to secure persons 70 join him
in stock company TO purchase the frao-
chise Of the Bellaire street railway. The
road would certainly be paying invest.
ment for a company who would have the
enterprise To extend the line and fix up the
rolling stock
Miss Blanche Russell has returned from
q visit TO Mingo friends-
The family Of Col. DAvid Rankin are
summering on the MoupdsviIle camp
grounds.
The psyenenp on Belmont street are
being prepared for the street paving
About twenty-five Bellzirsites LETT foi
Cape May yesterday. on the B. & o.
John Dubois has returned from Colorado
well pleased with the country, bat vii
not leave Beilaire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08
THE VOTERS DISSATISFIED
The Gentiles Displeased Over the Commits
siOners' Action,

The Gentiles Displeased Over the Commits
sioners' Action.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, July The
Tribune says that great indignation is ex'
pressed by Americans at the action Of a
majority of the Commission in their an
swer given to-day to the Mormon State
makers in which they agree, without
authority of law, to be the medium OF
submitting TO the voters of Utah the Con.
sttution now under process of construc-
ton
Steps have been taken by business men,
both Democrats and Republicans, TO pro-
test to the Government and people of the
United States against this wrong and in
dignity which this action of their commits
sion places upon them. Public meetings
here and throughout the Territory, will
be held TO express American opinion upon
this subject
Prominent in this movement is ex-
Governor Murray, K. \. Boskin, r. c.
Chambers, Walter Almy, George NJ. Scott,
John l. Scott, c. P. Mason, b. b. Van
Duezen, Chas. Rev and Others.
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Determined to Kill Herself.

Space Telegram 10 he RS0iSter.
PARKERsBURG, ". Va, July Last
night Mrs. Farrow, living in the upper
part of town. attempted three times with
laudanum to take her life. She was de-
termined to kill herself, but medical skill
thwarted her efforts. At one time her life
was almost gone when she recovered
This is not her first attempt. Her mind IS
slightly impaired, and the newspapers
have several times chronicled her efforts at
self.destTuction. 1t is rumored that en-
tanglirg alliances of not the most chaste
character with one who holds high place
in sacred circles heing discovered, suggest
ed to the unfortunate woman that she
destroy herself.
To-day began the criminal docket in the
United States Court and large batch of
cases are to be called, including the
Wheeling election cases.
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4 Decision Given d Judge Goets.

CINCINNATI, o., July Judge Goets,
of the Probate Court, to-day announced
the result of his investigation into the
liability OF j. b. Mannix and his bonds
men as assignee Of the estates OF Arch
bishop Purcell and his brother, Father
Edward Purcell. He found that Mannix's
investment in bonds and stocks was for
his private benefit, and not for the benefit
of the estate; that he was entitled TO no
compensation for his services as assignee,
and that he and his bondsmen, Mesrs
John Holland Charles Stewart and Mi
chael Walsh, owe to the Edward Purcell
estate SIS, 1000; and that Mannix and his
Dondsmen, NJ. Clemens and II. II. Ho0-
man, owe To the J. B. Purcell estate $l36,
800. Judge Hoadley, one OF the sureties,
has been releasent by the payment of
ND 500
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08
Jacob Sharr,s Condition.

NEW YORK, July Jacob Sharp con
tinues to improve in health. He said that
he felt much better this morning than hi
did for the past few days. He slept quite
sOundly a part of last night and arose al
his usual early hour this morning. Hi:
appetite, however, does not improve. He
drinks considerable milk. Mrs SbarI
spent the night with him and his grandson
George, called on him to-day.
This afternoon Sharp suffered greatly
from the heat. Professor Loomis called
and said his patient was growing weaker
Mr.. Sharp has lost all the ground he gain
ed during the past few days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08
Exciting Scenes In Leipsic.

LEIPsIC, July 7.-Erhardt, one of the
men who has been on trial here for treason
during the past few days, was yesterday
liberated by the court, the charge against
him not being sustained. Counsel for
Klein, for whom the PrOcurator asked a
nine years sentence ut hard labor, urged
extenuating circumstances and declared
that there was an absence of proof that
Klein had tried to seduce Others from their
allegiance. He had simply acted from
motives OF patriotism. The prisoners
Klein and Grebert were asked whether
they desired to make any statement. In
reply Klein eXcitedly protested against the
punishment which was demanded for him
1t was too great He had committed no
base crime. His chief offense consisted in
being caught Punish me-" he exclaim-
ed, ''ass French spy. was born French
man and am no German traitor" Grebert
was greatly detected, and almost sobbed
while protesting his innocence.
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woULp-BE ROBBERS FOILRD.
An Armed Posse Meet Them when They
Stop an Express.

An Armed Posse Meet Them When They
Stop an Express.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, July An st
tempt was made yesterday to rob the
throug gh Kansas Express on the Santa Fe
Railway, between Pendleton and Temple
The telegraph operator at Pendleton sus-
pected that something was wrong from the
strange action of eight men around the de-
pot. He wired the train dispatcher At
Temple Just in time to stop the express
train. An armed posse was speedily
raised and the train proceeded northward.
Half way between Pendleton and Tenn
pie the tram was tagged and an Obstruc-
ton was noticed on the track. No sooner
had the train stopped than six men at
tempted to board the engine and cars
The posse opened fire on them and one OF
the robbers fell and the Others fed. The
wounded man was carried off by his COM
panions. Officers are still out hunting Tor
the would-be robbers
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Rrinhmnn Held for Trial.

WASHINGTON. d. C., July "A. w.
Room, Special Pension Examiner, has re-
ported TO the Pension Bureau the arrest OF
Fred. Brinkman, at Weston, W, Va,
charged with demanding and retaining
illegal tees in pension claims and with
fraudulently pretending to be an officer
acting upon authority of the United States.
Brinkman was held in bond Of 81, 600 to
await the action OF the United States
Grand Tury
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THE CARRIERS STRIKE.
Danger of a Tie Up In Building Operations
Cause of Strike.

New YORK, July Nearly 300 build
ing mate rials cartmen of the West Side OF
this city struck yesterday morning, and
unless they soon return to work, building
operations will be suspended.
The men, who furnish their horses and
wagons or carts, were heretofore paid by
the load or day, and man with horse
and cart could make 81 a day, and ifhe
had a team and wagon s.. The dealers
insisted on the cartmen Jumping or con-
tracing for the job and the men found
they had more work 10 do for less money
than under the old system, and they
''tied-up"
The men have resolved to stand by their
demand that the contract system must go.
The strike is general on the West Side.
The cartmen's strike extends from the
battery to Kings bridge. 1t effects deal
ers in brick cement and lath. The strike
is due to an attempt OF a few men TO con-
troll this portion of the trade and. TO secure
a profit from the workingmen. Only one
dealer was served by the Union to-day.
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LIN Honor Of Slater Mary Ann.

BALTIMORE, July THE celebration o
the fiitieth anniversary of the reception oI
Sister Mary Ann McAleer into the order o
the Sisters of Charity took place this morn
ing at 3 o'clock, at ST. Agnes Hospital
Cardinal Gibbons celebrated the mas, with
Monsignors McColgan and McManus a.
Deacon and sub Deacon respectively. Rev.
John s. Foley, d. d., preached the ser
mon. Archbishop Elder, Of Cincinnati
Bishop Kane, of Wheeling; Bishop Curtiss,
of Wilmington, Del, and a large number
OF priests were present Sister Mary Ann
was born in York, Pa, the daughter Of the
late Thomas McAleer, a citizen OF promi-
nence. She is sister of Madame McAleer,
of the Sacred Heart Convent, Philadelphia.
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Bodies Of Chinese in Snake River.

PORTLAND, OGN., July 1T is report
ed from Idaho that a number OF Chinese
mining camps along Snake river have been
raided either by Indians or whites. Nu-
merous mutilated bodies of Cinnamon have
come down stream, four or five being
found together a few days since. 1t is
thought TO be the work of white men who
robbed the Chinese of their gold dust. 1t
is said the Chinese Minister at Washington
has been informed OF the OUTRAGE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08
The Crew of the Thistle,

LONDON, July THE cutter Thistle
arrived in Grunock Bay this morning fly
ing thirteen flags, representing the mum.
Der of races she has won. The captain de-
nies that there have been any material
changes in the yachts crew or that insu-
bordination existed among the men. One
or two of the original crew had left and
been replaced by Scotchmen, but that was
all The Thistle will at once make the
necessary changes in her rig to enable her
to cross the ocean. 1t is expected she will
start for America in about three weeks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08
WHIPPED BY 4 MOB.
Two Men Terribly Beaten for Talking
About Young Woman.

Two Men Terribly Beaten for Talking
About Young Woman.
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, July Sam
Breen and Eph Jones were terribly whipped
by mob at Graysville, Ca, yesterday
morning
Breen had made disparaging remarks
about a respectable young woman of Grays-
Vile on July 1, and mob was organized
TO resent the insult. They went to the
house of Jones, where Breen was boarding,
and, after breaking down the door, cap
tured both OF the men.
Breen was whipped almost to death, and
ordered TO leave the town inside Of twenty
four hours. Jones was severely caStigated
for resisting the mob. Breen wanted to
swear out warrant for the arrest OF the
mob. but was informed such proceeding
meant certain death"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08
Blaine Leaves London,

LONDON, July 7 Mr.. James G. Blaine
left London to-day for Edinburgh. He
was accompanied by the Lord Mayor of
London and Senator Hale, of Maine. The
party occupied royal saloon railroad car,
which was decorated with flags and the
Maine coat of arms Mr. Blaine will be
the guest at Edinburgh Of Mr.. Andrew
Carnegie, and he is expected to speak at a
reception organized by the people of Edin-
burgb to show their recognition of Mr..
Carnegie's generosity to the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08
Officers start After Kennedy.

CLEVELAND, o., July Three police
officers left last night for Lansing, Mich,
where it is said that Mat KenDedy, chief
fur burglar is in custody. Superintendent
Schmitt Is in receipt of contradictory in
formation drom that quarter Officers there
say the prisoner is Kennedy, while the
newspaper correspondents declare that he
is farm hand named Jessie Lamb.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08

IT Is not often the United States has
cause to be ashamed ofany Of her citizens,
bu; it is safe TO say that from north to
south, trom east TO west, irrespective Of
party, the people are most heartily ashamed
Of those men who utterly disgrace their
title of veteran soldiers by making it i'm
possible for the President of the United
States 10 visit the q. A. Il. encampment
at ST. Louis without laying the highest
office within the gift OF the American peO-
pie open to ribald insult. The letter of
President CLEVELAND to the Mayor of
ST. Louis, declining to be present at tue
encampmeut, is plain, straightforward
statement OF the case, characteristic of the
man, Tecitiug the reasons why he can not
attend the sncImpment, exculpating the
q. \. L. ~ an organization, thanking the
invitation committee and the people Of st.
Louis The President Is not deferred by
threats from meeting the q. A. K. and
SAYS he is conscious OF no official act of his
that he would not lay open to his fellow
citizens. His refusal is based solely on his
patriotic determination to keep his high
office aud dignity free from insult. The
men who force this measure on the Presi-
dent should be drummed out of the Grand
Army Of the Republic. They are re-
prOach and disgrace to it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08
Maxwell Granted n Reprieve.

ST. LOUIS, July IA special from Jef.
ferson City, No, says: The State Supreme
Court in the case of Brooks alias Maxwell,
condemned for the murder Of c. Arthur
Preller, and sentenced to be hanged August
II, to-day overruled the motion for re-
hearing.
A reprieve was granted to the defendant
until August 26. The defense will take an
appeal to the U. s. Supreme Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08
Powderly Will Resign.

PHILADELPHIA, July There is no
doubt now that General Master Workman
Powderly will resign his position at the
Minneapolis convention, which meets in
October. His reasons are the distress be
experiences because of the diSsensions in
the order, the misrepresentation and false
accusations which he claims are made
against him on every hand, and lastly his
lastly his desire for privacy and rest.
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An important Decision Rendered.

New YORK, June Judge Wallace to-
day in the L. S. Circuit Court gave de-
cision in the case of the United States
against Gen. Adam Badeau. 4 suit was
brought IN the q. 5. District Court against
the General to recover SIS, l72, which 1t
was claimed that he had kept while he was
Consul General at London. The result
was a verdict in favor of the General.
Q. S District Attorney Walker carried the
case to the Circuit Court, which affirmed
the verdict OF the District Court.
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BULGARIA'S PRINCE.
FERDINAND OF SAXE- C0BURG- G0THA
CHOSEN By THE SOBRANJE.
They viii Declare Themselves Independent If the
Choice is Not SatiSfed-Blsins Departs for
Ednburgh-BismarCk's New Loan Sue
c&-ferrible Famine in Iceland.

TIRNovA, July Prince Ferdinand.
of Saxe-Coburg- Goths, was to-day elected
Prince OF Bulgaria by the Sobrapje.
The announcement was received with
great enthusiasm.
1t is reported if the Powers refuse TO
recognize his election the Sobranje intend
to abrogate Article of the Berlin treaty
and proclaim independence of the country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-08
A Desperate Convict.

HUNTSVILLE. ALA, July This morn
ing when Tim Anderson, cOlored assistant
taller, went to the cell OF Reed Townsend
to carry him his breakfast, Townsend
sprang TO the door, seized the iron bar used
as fastening, and beat Tins head into
Jelly. The convict had a grudge against
the keeper.
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Has, Ball.

At Cincinnati:-Cincinnsti 8; Nets I.
AtLonisville: louisville 3: Brooklyn 4.
At WAshington:-Washingt0n 2; In
disnap0lis 8.
At PhiladeIphia:-Chicago 8; PbiIadsl-
phia 3.
At Cleveland:-Athletics 7; Cleveland 9.
AT Boston;-Boston II; PIttsburg o.
At New York:--New York 10; Detroit 8.